I've heard Pema tell that story on that or another CD I borrowed from the library. I've also actually heard some Vipassana teachers suggest distracting oneself from the emotion if it's really destabilizing and too overwhelming. I was surprised at that. I'm sure there are varying views.

Re chakra meditation, Wednesday was my only experience so far. I haven't done any exploration yet through reading or videos to learn how to work with the issues that plague me, i.e. which issues go with which chakras. So, I'm probably not the candidate for leading a chakra meditation. How about if Sundog just chooses any technique for the next time? So that we can rotate facilitating? OR we could each do whatever type we want, just all at the same time.

SS, I went to a mtg. last evening about how to build community. You were actually out there building community! That was so wonderful to read. What an angel you are, and a gift to your neighbors. It would be good for me to be more generous that way. Sundog, I hope that those intense emotions lift soon, and that you can have serenity instead.

What is the day and time for the next group sit?